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Alabama vs. UNC in Sweet 16 could be highest-scoring March Madness game

Two electric teams that can put up points? Sign us up! See why some experts believe Alabama and North Carolina could combine for a March Madness game to remember.

In a Sweet 16 matchup that many expect to be electric, No. 4 seed Alabama takes on No. 1 seed North Carolina. March Madness games are always very unpredictable, though some will still try to come up with some bold projections.

One prediction that is making the rounds now has to do with the scoring ability of both teams. Could it be possible that this game sets a new all-time March Madness record for the most points scored in a single game? Let’s break it all down.

USA TODAY college basketball experts Paul Myerberg, Erick Smith and Eddie Timanus go as far as saying this contest “will require a second official scorer,” because of how many points there could be.

“OK, this may be a bit of exaggeration. But given the pace that the Crimson Tide love to play at and the ability of the Tar Heels to thrive in an open-court environment, we could be looking at one of the highest-scoring games of the tournament Thursday. Alabama has scored at least 90 points in eight games since the start of February. It has allowed at least 88 nine times in the same span. Don’t expect Alabama coach Nate Oats to go conservative now that the stakes of the tournament have gotten higher. Just sit back and watch the wildness unfold.”

The highest-scoring game in March Madness history was a 1990 round of 32 upset when No. 11 seed Loyola Marymount defeated No. 3 seed Michigan with a final score of 149-115, for a combined total of 264 points. It has the lead by a comfortable margin, with the second-highest-scoring game only having a total of 234 points.

Alabama’s first-round win over Charleston had enough total points to make it the thirteenth-highest-scoring game in March Madness history with a total of over 205.

Let’s face it, the Crimson Tide’s biggest weakness all season has been a lack of defense. In the team’s first two games, Alabama has played spectacular defense, but will that last? If not, it opens the door for the Tar Heels to put up some serious points.

This Sweet 16 contest features the No. 1 scoring offense in the nation (Alabama) and the No. 20 scoring offense (UNC), while also featuring two defenses that aren’t necessarily the strongest.

North Carolina has allowed an average of 70 points per game, which has the Tar Heels ranked No. 70 in the nation. Compared to the Crimson Tide’s rank of No. 345, North Carolina might as well be a brick wall in front of the hoop. Alabama has allowed a whopping 80.9 points per game this season.

Is it likely that a new record is set? Far from it. However, there’s a great chance we see the highest-scoring game of this year’s tournament and possibly have a new entry in the top 10 highest-scoring March Madness games of all time.

Neither team will have this in mind. All that matters is scoring more points than the other team, staying alive, and moving on to the Elite Eight.

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Final score prediction for Commanders vs. Patriots, Week 9

Our final picks are in for Week 9. What’s your pick, the Commanders or the Patriots?

The Washington Commanders (3-5) look to get back on track Sunday against the New England Patriots (2-6).

A quick look at New England’s record and you’d think this would be a good opportunity for the Commanders. However, the Patriots upset the Bills two weeks ago, a team that defeated Washington by 34 points. New England struggles offensively; however, unsurprisingly, Bill Belichick’s team still plays excellent defense.

If the Commanders play like they did in both games against the Eagles on offense, they’ll win this game. Unfortunately for Washington, the offensive has been way too inconsistent this season, as evidenced by its performance two weeks ago in an ugly loss to the Giants.

So, what happens?

We make our picks for Week 9.

Final score prediction for Commanders vs. Eagles, Week 8

Our final picks are in for Week 8. What’s your pick, the Commanders or the Eagles?

The Washington Commanders’ season appears to be falling apart as they head into a Week 8 rematch with the Philadelphia Eagles. The then-2-1 Commanders took the Eagles to overtime in Week 4, losing on a field goal. Washington hasn’t been the same since.

With embarrassing losses to the Chicago Bears and New York Giants in recent weeks, the Commanders are now 3-4 and could be sellers at Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline.

What happens on Sunday? We here at Commanders Wire make our predictions, and we appear to all be on the same page.

Final score prediction for Commanders vs. Giants, Week 7

Our final picks are in for Week 7. What’s your pick, the Commanders and Giants?

The Washington Commanders are 2-6-1 in their last nine meetings against the New York Giants. Quarterback Daniel Jones is 5-1-1 vs. Washington during that time.

The two NFC East rivals meet for the first this season in Week 7, and Jones is questionable. What does that mean for the Commanders? If Jones can’t go, veteran Tyrod Taylor will start under center for the Giants.

Why has New York had Washington’s number recently? It isn’t as if the Giants have dominated the Commanders. Almost every game is decided by one score and comes down to the final possession. Both of last season’s games came down to the wire, with one ending in a tie.

So, who wins on Sunday?

It’s time for our staff predictions for Week 7.

Jets vs. Eagles: Final score prediction for Week 6

It’s no secret that the New York Jets are facing a tall task in Week 6, but certainly not an impossible one. The Jets (2-3) are hosting the Philadelphia Eagles (5-0) in their final game before their bye in Week 7. They are going to do so without their top two cornerbacks. Both Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed have concussions. They should, hopefully, be back for Week 8 against the New York Giants.

So it will be Bryce Hall and Craig James getting the start for the Jets at corner. Not an ideal situation going against two of the better receivers in the NFL, including one of the best in the league, in A.J. Brown and Devonta Smith.

That said, the Eagles aren’t fully healthy in the secondary either. Darius Slay has a knee injury and will not play, so expect Josh Jobe to take his place opposite James Bradberry. The Eagles also had a rotation at nickel, but Bradley Roby, who just joined the Eagles a little over a week ago, could become the answer there after playing well in a limited role last week against the Rams.

The key battle here will be up front. The Eagles’ offensive line and the Jets’ defensive line are among the better respective units in the NFL. That will certainly be seen when the Eagles have 3rd and short or 4th and short and go to their bread-and-butter play, the Tush Push or as fans are now starting to call it, the “Brotherly Shove”. Either way, expect to see that play today and expect the Jets to challenge the Eagles in the trenches.

The trenches also see a key injury for the Eagles as well. Rookie defensive tackle Jalen Carter, who had already made a huge impact this season, is out with an ankle injury. The Eagles still have veteran Fletcher Cox, Jordan Davis and Milton Williams among their interior group.

But as expected, this game for the Jets is really going to come down to the play of quarterback Zach Wilson. He has been serviceable over the last two weeks in their close loss to the Chiefs and the win over the Broncos. That’s the bare minimum for him Sunday, but the Jets will need more than that if they’re going to pull the upset.

Overall, the injuries are piling up (again) for the Jets and it may be too much to overcome against the Eagles. They’ll be 2-4 going into their bye but the good news is the schedule eases up after the bye, starting with the Giants.

Prediction: Eagles 31, Jets 16

Final score prediction for Commanders vs. Falcons, Week 6

Our final picks are in for Week 6. Who do you have between the Commanders and Falcons?

Who has the edge in the Week 6 battle between the Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons?

Las Vegas and the experts have weighed in, with Atlanta holding the edge.

Now, it’s time for the staff here at Commanders Wire to make our final predictions. Two out of three believe the Commanders pick up a much-needed win — but we all think it’ll be close.

Here we go:

Final prediction for Jets vs. Broncos in Week 5

Final prediction for Jets vs. Broncos in Week 5. What is your score prediction?

There aren’t often “must-win games” in Week 5, but the New York Jets are almost at that point. Entering Sunday at 1-3 and visiting a 1-3 Denver Broncos team, the Jets really can’t afford a major slipup here to fall to 1-4 with the Philadelphia Eagles looming in Week 6. This game is majorly important to the Jets.

The key Sunday is the Jets have to find a way to allow quarterback Zach Wilson to replicate his performance from last week against the Chiefs. Find a way to allow Wilson to continue feeling confident in his abilities and let him make plays and throw the ball downfield. An expanded offense — and having Breece Hall not tied down to a pitch count — can do wonders for the development of Wilson and the chances of New York winning this football game.

Denver has also struggled on defense, so this could be a perfect opportunity for Nathaniel Hackett to really start toying with the playbook. Denver certainly isn’t as bad as the 70-20 game against the Miami Dolphins, but it’s a down unit overall, nonetheless. Injuries have affected their play, but it’s still a unit that can be much better.

The Jets’ secondary depth will certainly be tested Sunday with both D.J. Reed and Brandin Echols out against the Broncos. We’ll see what the Jets do with their lineup, whether it’s Bryce Hall or Michael Carter II who steps in as the starter outside opposite Sauce Gardner. Gardner against either Courtland Sutton or Jerry Jeudy will obviously be a matchup to watch.

Overall, this is a big one for the Eagles. Don’t get caught looking ahead to the Eagles. But at 1-3, they shouldn’t be overlooking anyone anyway. Denver is favored, but the Jets built some momentum, despite the loss to the Chiefs. Even with the secondary injuries, the Jets should be able to control the ball and should be giving Breece Hall every opportunity for an explosive play.

Prediction: Jets 31, Broncos 23

Final score prediction for Commanders vs. Bears, Week 5

We make our picks for Thursday Night Football.

Will the Washington Commanders snap a two-game losing streak? Or will the Chicago Bears pick up their first win of 2023?

The Commanders and Bears meet in the Week 5 edition of Thursday Night Football, in a rematch from their Week 6 game from a year ago — also on Thursday night. That game was ugly, coming down to the wire before the Commanders held on for a 12-7 win.

Will the rematch be as ugly as the 2022 version?

The Commanders enter the game as favorites. That doesn’t happen often, and when it does, Washington seems to struggle. Can the Commanders reverse that trend against the Bears?

We here at Commanders Wire make our picks for the Week 5 game between the Commanders and Bears.

Final score prediction for Commanders vs. Broncos, Week 2

We make our predictions for Week 2.

Can the Washington Commanders begin the Josh Harris era with a 2-0 record?

Washington travels to Denver to face the 0-1 Broncos on Sunday afternoon. The Broncos are looking to avoid falling to 0-2 in Sean Payton’s first year as head coach.

The Commanders survived the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1 despite turning the ball over three times. Washington’s defense smothered the Cardinals, allowing only 210 total yards.

We make our picks for the Commanders and Broncos.

Final score prediction for Commanders vs. Browns, Week 17

Our pick is in for Week 17. Commanders or Browns?

The Washington Commanders are in the driver’s seat for the NFC’s No. 7 and final spot. It’s pretty simple for Washington, win the final two games of the season, and you’re in.

Unfortunately for the Commanders, they’ve had multiple chances to cement a playoff berth in recent weeks but haven’t won a game since Nov. 27. Despite their recent struggles, the Commanders remain alive.

Now, Washington’s hopes ride on the right arm of Carson Wentz. Can Wentz lift Washington’s offense to a win over the Browns and momentum heading into the Week 18 season finale against the Dallas Cowboys?

We make our picks for Sunday’s game between the Commanders and Browns.